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EHS Federal Regulatory Alert
September 15, 2017 - Number 178
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California/PSD Final Determination
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Notice of the EPA announces the issuance of a prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) nonapplicability final determination to Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co., of Ashburn, Wash., issued on June 20, 2017, for further integration of its Carson and Wilmington facilities (the Los Angeles Refinery Integration and Compliance Project) in the South Coast Air Basin in California. The project consists of shutting down and modifying certain units and constructing new units to physically connect the two refineries to improve efficiency and comply with the EPA's tier 3 gasoline regulations. The agency has determined that the project is not a major PSD modification. Contact: La Weeda Ward; EPA Region 9, Permits Office; 213-244-1812; ward.laweeda@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 52.21
82 FR 43359 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
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Iowa SIP, Section 111(d) Plan, and Operating Permits Program
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Direct final rule of the EPA approves revisions to the Iowa SIP, the Section 111(d) plan, and the operating permits program. The revisions address provisions concerning the measurement of emissions, the prevention of air pollution emergency episodes, and permit rescission for prevention of significant deterioration permits. The revisions also incorporates by reference amendments to the fine particulate matter (PM-2.5) NAAQS, clarify that landfills must meet both size and weight requirements, and clarify exemptions regarding construction permitting and fuel burning equipment. In addition, the revisions add indirect cooling to the description of fuel burning equipment that may be classified as an insignificant activity and clarify that facilities that submitted a Title V application with a previously submitted annual emissions inventory are not required to resubmit the inventory. Finally, the revisions delete previously rescinded provisions
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and update titles, definitions, and references. The rule is effective Nov. 14, 2017, unless adverse comments are received by Oct 16, 2017. Contact: Heather Hamilton; EPA Region 7, Air Planning and Development Branch; 913-551-7039; hamilton.heather@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 52.280; 62.3913; 70, Appendix A
82 FR 43303 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
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Iowa SIP, Secti<
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Nan, and Operating Permits Program
Proposed rule of the EPA approves revisions to the Iowa SIP, the Section 111(d) plan, and the operating permits program. The revisions address provisions concerning the measurement of emissions, the prevention of air pollution emergency episodes, and permit rescission for prevention of significant deterioration permits. The revisions also incorporates by reference amendments to the fine particulate matter (PM-2.5) NAAQS, clarify that landfills must meet both size and weight requirements, and clarify exemptions regarding construction permitting and fuel burning equipment. In addition, the revisions add indirect cooling to the description of fuel burning equipment that may be classified as an insignificant activity and clarify that facilities that submitted a Title V application with a previously submitted annual emissions inventory are not required to resubmit the inventory. Finally, the revisions delete previously rescinded provisions and update titles, definitions, and references. A concurrent direct final rule adopts the changes, effective Nov. 14, 2017. Comments are due Oct. 16, 2017. Contact: Heather Hamilton; EPA Region 7, Air Planning and Development Branch; 913-551-7039; hamilton.heather@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 52.280; 62.3913; 70, Appendix A
82 FR 43315 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
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Minnesota/Operating and Constructi
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Notice of the EPA announces the issuance of federal operating permits to Great Lakes Gas Transmission LP, NRG Reliability Solutions LLC, and Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community of Minnesota (SMSC). The permits address three natural gas compressors at the Cloquet Compressor Station No. 5, on the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indian Reservation in Cloquet, Minn.; four diesel-fired generators at the Treasure Island Resort & Casino, on the Prairie Island Indian Community in Red Wing, Minn.; and 14 nonemergency internal combustion engines at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, on land held in trust for the SMSC in Prior Lake, Minn. The notice also announces the issuance of a federal operating permit and a federal construction permit to Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures for three nonemergency internal combustion engines at the Grand Casino Hinckley, on land held in trust for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe in Hinckley, Minn. Contact: Paymon Danesh; EPA Region 5; 312-886-6219; danesh.paymon@epa.gov
82 FR 43359 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
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U.S. Virgin Islands/Solid Waste Incineration Unit Negative Declaration
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Direct final rule of the EPA approves a negative declaration for the U.S. Virgin Islands for other solid waste incineration units. The negative declaration, which addresses very small municipal waste combustion units and institutional waste incineration units, certifies that there are no designated facilities subject to emissions guidelines currently operating in the territory. The rule is effective Nov. 14, 2017, unless adverse comments are received by Oct. 16, 2017. Contact: Edward Linky; EPA Region 2, Air Programs Branch; 212-637-3764; Linky.Edward@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 62.13358
82 FR 43307 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
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U.S. Virgin Islands/Solid Waste Incineration Unit Negative Declaration
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Proposed rule of the EPA approves a negative declaration for the U.S. Virgin Islands for other solid waste incineration units. The negative declaration, which addresses very small municipal waste combustion units and institutional waste incineration units, certifies that there are no designated facilities subject to emissions guidelines currently operating in the territory. A concurrent direct final rule adopts the changes, effective Nov. 14, 2017. Comments are due Oct. 16, 2017. Contact: Edward Linky; EPA Region 2, Air Programs Branch; 212-637-3764; Linky.Edward@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 62.13358
82 FR 43316 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Colorado/Mewbourn 3 Residue East Pipeline GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice announces the intention of FERC to prepare an environmental assessment for the Mewbourn 3 Residue East Pipeline in Weld County, Colo. The project, proposed by DCP Operating Co., of Denver, involves the construction of 8.4 miles of 20-inch diameter natural gas pipeline to provide about 253 million dekatherms of natural gas per day to an interconnect with Colorado Interstate Gas Co.'s High Plains System. Comments are due Oct. 6, 2017. Contact: FERC, Office of External Affairs; 866-208-3676; FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov
82 FR 43346 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Determinate
cerning Safety and Effectiveness
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GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of the FDA announces a determination that 31 drugs were not withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness. The determination allows the FDA to approve abbreviated new drug applications for the products if all other legal and regulatory requirements are met. Contact: Stacy Kane; FDA, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research; 301-796-8363; Stacy.Kane@fda.hhs.gov
82 FR 43388 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Determinate
cerning Safety and Effectiveness/Timoptic
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of the FDA announces a determination that Timoptic (timolol maleate ophthalmic solution), 0.25 percent and 0.5 percent, held by Aton Pharma Inc. of Lawrenceville, N.J., was not withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness. The determination provides that the FDA will not begin procedures to withdraw approval of abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) that refer to the drug product and will allow the FDA continue to approve ANDAs that refer to the product if relevant legal and regulatory requirements are met. Contact: Robert Fastenau; FDA, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research; 240-402-4510
82 FR 43384 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
EPA Human Studies Review Board/Request for Nominations GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of the EPA announces a request for nominations for candidates with expertise in the area of bioethics and statistics to serve on its Human Studies Review Board. The board provides advice and recommendations to the EPA on the scientific and ethical aspects of research with human subjects, including research proposals and protocols that include human subjects, reports of completed research with human subjects, and how to strengthen agency programs for protection of human subjects of research. Nominations are due Oct. 16, 2017. Contact: Thomas O'Farrell; EPA, Office of the Science Advisor; 202-564-8451; ofarrell.thomas@epa.gov
82 FR 43358 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Environmental Impact Statements GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of the EPA announces the availability of environmental impact statements filed Sept. 4-8, 2017. Contact: Kelly Knight; EPA, Office of Federal Activities; 202-564-2141; knight.kelly@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 1506.9
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82 FR 43359 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Indexing of New Animal Drugs for Minor Species
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of the FDA announces the availability of a draft guidance for industry on the process for adding new animal drugs to the Index of Legally Marketed Unapproved New Animal Drugs for Minor Species. The index lists new animal drugs intended for use in nonfood-producing minor species that have been approved through an alternative FDA review process. Comments are due Nov. 14, 2017. Contact: Dorothy Bailey; FDA, Center for Veterinary Medicine; 240-402-0565; dorothy.bailey@fda.hhs.gov. Citations: 21 CFR 516, Subpart C
82 FR 43381 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Louisiana/Natural Gas Storage Caverns
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of FERC announces the receipt of an application from Perryville Gas Storage LLC, of Houston, for authorization to amend the certificate for natural gas storage caverns in Franklin and Richland parishes in Louisiana. The applicant proposes to revise the requirements of Engineering Condition No. 5 by replacing periodic sonar surveys with a proposed well and cavern integrity monitoring program. The notice specifies that the commission will complete an environmental assessment or issue a notice of schedule for environmental review by Dec. 4, 2017. Comments are due Sept. 20, 2017. Contact: FERC, Office of External Affairs; 866-208-3676; FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov
82 FR 43349 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Louisiana/Patterson System GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of the FERC announces the receipt of applications from Kinetica Deepwater Express LLC and Kinetica Energy Express LLC, both of Houston, regarding the Patterson System located in Louisiana and in state and federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Kinetica Deepwater Express seeks authorization to abandon by sale to Kinetica Energy of approximately 192 miles of pipeline; five offshore platforms; and measurement, separation, and dehydration facilities. Kinetica Energy seeks authorization to acquire, own, and operate facilities and approval of the incremental initial rates and revised tariff under which the applicant will provide open-access and nondiscriminatory natural gas transportation services. The agency will complete an environmental assessment or issue a notice of schedule of environmental review by Dec. 6, 2017. Comments are due Sept. 28, 2017. Contact: FERC, Office of External Affairs; 866-208-3676;
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FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov 82 FR 43351 (09/15/2017)
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GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Medical Device Premarket Approval Applications GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of the FDA announces the approval of two medical device premarket approval applications and the availability of related safety and effectiveness summaries for the period Oct. 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017. The devices include Hologic Inc.'s Aptima HIV-1 Quant Assay and Roche Diagnostics' Elecsys HIV Combi-PT. There were no denial actions during this period. Comments are requested, but a due date is not specified. Contact: Jonathan McKnight; FDA, Center for Biologies Evaluation and Research; 240-402-7911
82 FR 43385 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Microneedli
ices
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of the FDA announces the availability of a draft guidance for industry that describes when a microneedling product is considered a device under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The guidance also clarifies the regulatory pathway to market for microneedling devices, which include an array of needles, "micro-protrusion" tips, or pins that can be blunt or sharp and of varying lengths. The guidance does not address microneedling combination products, acupuncture needles, hypodermic needles or other needles for injection, tattoo machine needles, and needle probes that emit or deliver any type of energy to a patient. Comments are due Nov. 14, 2017. Contact: Peter Yang; FDA, Center for Devices and Radiological Health; 301-796-6477
82 FR 43383 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Net Energy Metering/Costs and Benefits GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of the Energy Department requests information regarding the costs and benefits of net energy metering to utilities, ratepayers, and the electrical grid. The agency seeks input on information and existing studies from 2012 to the present concerning motivations and policy contexts for conducting cost-benefit studies, categories of costs and benefits, methodological issues when quantifying factors considered in the benefit-cost analysis, drivers and underlying market conditions that cause differing outcomes in results, and emerging issues. Comments are due Oct. 30, 2017. Contact: Kate Marks; DOE, Office of Energy Policy and Systems Analysis; 202 586-9842; Kate.Marks@hq.doe.gov
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82 FR 43345 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
New York/Beech Hill Storage Field, Shongo Field GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of FERC announces the filing of an application by National Fuel Gas Supply Corp., of Williamsville, N.Y., for a certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing the use of Well 7451 on an interim basis for up to three years in order to withdraw storage gas to test the extent of communication between the Beech Hill Storage Field and the Shongo Field in Allegany County, N.Y. The agency will complete an environmental assessment or issue a notice of schedule of environmental review by Dec. 5, 2017. Comments, protests, and motions to intervene are due Sept. 27, 2017. Contact: FERC, Office of External Affairs; 866-208-3676; FercOnlineSupport@ferc.gov
82 FR 43350 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Nonprescription Drugs Advis
mmittee Charter Renewal
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of the FDA announces the renewal of the charter for the Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee until Aug. 27, 2019. The committee reviews and evaluates data concerning the safety and effectiveness of over-the-counter human drug products and any other FDA-regulated product and advises the commissioner on the issuance of monographs establishing conditions where such drugs are generally recognized as safe and effective or on the approval of new drug applications for such drugs. The committee also serves as a forum for the exchange of views regarding the prescription and nonprescription status of these various drug products and combinations thereof and may conduct peer review of agency-sponsored intramural and extramural scientific biomedical programs. Contact: Moon Hee Choi; FDA, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research; 301-796-9001; NDAC@fda.hhs.gov
82 FR 43388 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Ohio/Lowell Lock and Dam Water Power Project GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of FERC announces the filing of a hydroelectric application for the Lowell Lock and Dam Water Power Project on the Muskingum River in Washington County, Ohio. The applicant, Clean River Power MR-2 LLC, a subsidiary of Free Flow Power Corp., of Boston, requests an amendment to the license for the unconstructed project to change the location of the project works from the north side to the south side of the dam and to address a tailrace channel and partially submerged 69-kilovolt transmission line. Comments, motions to intervene, and protests are due Oct. 10, 2017. Contact: Joseph Fayyad; FERC; 202-502-8759; mo.fayyad@ferc.gov
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82 FR 43348 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Performance Characteristics of In Viv ' < gnostic Devices f " , U action of HPV
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of the FDA announces the availability of a guidance for industry to provide recommendations to facilitate study designs to establish in vitro diagnostic device performance characteristics for the detection, or detection and differentiation, of human papillomaviruses (HPV). The guidance is limited to studies intended to establish the performance characteristic of in vitro diagnostic HPV devices used in conjunction with cervical cytology for cancer screening or as first-line primary cervical cancer screening devices. The guidance provides the FDA's recommendations for three types of cervical cancer screening modalities without any assertions on which screening method is preferred. HPV testing from noncervical specimens or quantitative or semi-quantitative assays for HPV are not addressed. Comments may be submitted at any time. Contact: Natalia Cornelia; FDA, Center for Devices and Radiological Health; 301-796-6226; Natalia.Comella@fda.hhs.gov
82 FR 43386 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Tennessee Valley Authority/Tellico Reservoir, Rarity Poir GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
elopment
Notice of the Tennessee Valley Authority announces an amendment to a September 2003 record of decision for the final environmental impact statement regarding the Rarity Pointe Commercial Recreation and Residential Development on the Tellico Reservoir in Loudon and Monroe counties in Tennessee. The amendment incorporates the approval of Alternative B, addressed in a July 2017 final supplemental environmental impact assessment to authorize a Section 26a permit to install riprap shoreline stabilization, two irrigation water intakes, a stormwater outfall, and a park in replacement of the previously planned par 3 golf course. The amendment is in response to a request by WindRiver Management LLC, of Lenoir City, to modify the original development plan. Contact: Amy Henry; TVA; 865-632-4045; abhenry@tva.gov
82 FR 43448 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Utilizing Animal Studies to Evaluate Organ Preservati
ices
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of the FDA announces the availability of a draft guidance for industry to provide best practices recommendations for utilizing animal studies for the evaluation of organ preservation devices. The guidance provides clarity on premarket recommendations to develop animal transplant models for organ preservation technologies, which will streamline the initiation of
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clinical studies and bring novel organ preservation devices to the market faster. Comments are due Nov. 14, 2017. Contact: Elizabeth Kunkoski; FDA, Center for Devices and Radiological Health; 301-796-6439
82 FR 43390 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
HAZARDOUS WASTE CLEANUP
Brownfields/AII Appropriate Inquiries
HAZARDOUS WASTE CLEANUP
Final rule of the EPA revises the standards and practices for conducting all appropriate inquiries under CERCLA for establishing the innocent landowner defense and qualifying for the bona fide prospective purchaser and contiguous property owner liability protections. The rule incorporates by reference the updated ASTM International Standard E2247-16 regarding the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process for Forestland or Rural Property. The rule is effective March 14, 2018. Contact: Patricia Overmeyer; EPA, Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization; 202-566-2774; overmeyer.patricia@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 312.11
82 FR 43310 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
HAZARDOUS WASTE CLEANUP
Brownfields/AII Appropriate Inquiries
HAZARDOUS WASTE CLEANUP
Notice of the EPA announces the withdrawal of a June 20, 2017, direct final rule (82 FR 28009) to revise the standards and practices for conducting all appropriate inquiries under CERCLA. The rule would have incorporated by reference ASTM International Standard E2247-16 regarding the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process for Forestland or Rural Property. The withdrawal, which is due to receipt of an adverse comment, is effective Sept. 15, 2017. A concurrent final rule responds to the comment and adopts the revisions. Contact: Patricia Overmeyer; EPA, Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization; 202-566-2774; overmeyer.patricia@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 312.11
82 FR 43309 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
Ohio/Hazardous Waste Management Program
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
Proposed rule of the EPA would grant final authorization of revisions to the Ohio hazardous waste program under RCRA. The revisions include state-initiated changes that require treatment, storage, and disposal facilities to comply with authorized state permitting requirements instead of equivalent federal requirements. Comments are due Oct. 16, 2017. Contact: Gary Westefer; EPA Region 5; 312-886-7450; westefer.gary@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 271
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82 FR 43316 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
PESTICIDES
Pesticide Product Registrations
PESTICIDES
Notice of the EPA announces the receipt of nine applications to register new uses for pesticide products containing currently registered active ingredients. The applications by various companies are for one fungicide, three herbicides, one insecticide, one nematicide, and two plant regulator products proposed for use on various agricultural products. The applications also include one materials preservative. Comments are due Oct. 16, 2017. Contact: Michael Goodis; EPA, Office of Pesticide Programs; 703-305-7090; RDFRNotices@epa.gov
82 FR 43356 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
PESTICIDES
Pesticide Product Registrations/New Active Ingredients PESTICIDES
Notice of the EPA announces the receipt of nine applications to register pesticide products containing active ingredients not included in any currently registered products. The applications, submitted by PBI/Gordon Corp., of Kansas City, Mo., and International Animal Health Products Pty Ltd., of Huntingwood, Australia, are for seven herbicides for use on turf and two microbial pesticides to be fed to grazing animals. Comments are due Oct. 16, 2017. Contact: Robert McNally; EPA, Office of Pesticide Programs; 703-305-7090; BPPDFRNotices@epa.gov
82 FR 43357 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
PESTICIDES
Pesticide Tolerance Petitions PESTICIDES
Notice of the EPA announces the receipt of initial filings of petitions to establish new and amended tolerances and exemptions for residues of certain pesticides in or on various food commodities. The notice includes 17 filings for new and amended tolerances and tolerance exemptions for inerts and noninerts. Comments are due Oct. 16, 2017. Contact: Robert McNally; EPA, Office of Pesticide Programs; 703-305-7090; BPPDFRNotices@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 180
82 FR 43352 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
TOXIC SUBSTANCES
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Products Containing Organohalogen Flame Retardants
TOXIC SUBSTANCES
Notice of the Consumer Product Safety Commission announces a meeting to consider a petition (80 FR 50238; 08/09/2015) requesting a rulemaking to declare several categories of products containing additive organohalogen flame retardants to be "banned hazardous substances." The petition was filed by Earthjustice and the Consumer Federation of America and joined by various parties. The meeting is scheduled for Sept. 20, 2017, in Bethesda, Md., and via webcast. Contact: Rockelle Hammond; CPSC, Office of the Secretary; 301-504-7923. Citations: 16 CFR 1500
82 FR 43339 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
WATER
Pennsylvania/Public Values for Water Quality in the Susquehanna River Basin
WATER
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Notice announces the intention of the U.S. Geological Survey to seek OMB approval for a new information collection request regarding a survey of public values for changes in water quality in the Susquehanna River Basin in Pennsylvania. The collection consists of a survey of private households' river uses, perceptions, and the economic value of improved water quality. The survey is intended to improve the ways communities address the allocation of scarce resources and clarify trade-offs between alternative outcomes. Comments are due Nov. 14, 2017. Contact: Rudy Schuster; USGS; 970-226-9165
82 FR 43399 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
WATER
Perchlorate in Drinking Water Peer Review
WATER
Notice of the EPA announces the availability of an interim list of 12 peer review candidates and draft charge questions for a second peer review of materials in support of development of a national primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate. The peer review will consider a draft report on proposed approaches to inform the derivation of a maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) for perchlorate in drinking water and revisions to the biologically based dose-response (BBDR) model and model report following the first peer review in January 2017 (81 FR 87553; 12/05/2016). The EPA seeks relevant information or documentation that should be considered to evaluate the candidates. A concurrent notice announces the availability of the draft MCLG approaches report. Comments are due Oct. 6, 2017. Contact: Michael Shapiro; EPA, Office of Water; 202-564-5700; shapiro.mike@epa.gov
82 FR 43361 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
WATER
Perchlorate in Drinking Water Peer Review/MCLG Approaches Report
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WATER
Notice of the EPA announces the availability of a draft report on proposed approaches to inform the derivation of a maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) for perchlorate in drinking water. The report will be considered during a second peer review in support of the development of a national primary drinking water regulation for perchlorate. The report describes revisions to the biologically based dose-response (BBDR) model and model report for perchlorate in drinking water following the first peer review in January 2017 (81 FR 87553; 12/05/2016). A concurrent notice requests comments on an interim list of peer review candidates and draft charge questions for the peer review. Comments are due Oct. 30, 2017. Contact: Samuel Hernandez; EPA, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water; 202-564-1735; Hernandez.Samuel@epa.gov
82 FR 43354 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
WATER WATER
igineers Regulatory Reform
Notice of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces an extension of the comment period for a July 20, 2017, notice (82 FR 33470) concerning a review by the Corps' task force on regulatory reform of regulations that may be appropriate for repeal, replacement, or modification under Executive Order 13777 (82 FR 12285; 03/01/2017), The task force is reviewing regulations that address issues including navigation, flood control, emergency supplies of drinking water, aquatic plant control, environmental review procedures, water resources policies, and permitting in navigable waters. Comments noware due Oct. 18, 2017. Contact: Mary Coulombe; USACE; 202 761-1228; mary.j.coulombe@usace.army.mil. Citations: 32 CFR 644, 33 CFR 203 through 385, 36 CFR 312 through 331
82 FR 43314 (09/15/2017)
Regulatory Update
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